www.washingtontimes.com Topics: Denverhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/topics/denver/?utm_medium=RSS2015-07-03T10:45:15-04:00Denver campaign would allow marijuana use in bars2015-07-03T10:45:15-04:00Kristen Wyatthttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jul/3/denver-campaign-would-allow-marijuana-use-in-bars/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>DENVER &mdash; Beer? Wine? Or weed?</p> <p>A campaign is under way to ask Denver voters about allowing marijuana consumption in bars and other places that only allow people over 21.</p> <p>Activists who campaigned for recreational pot legalization in Colorado have launched a petition drive to allow what they call "limited ...Ballot campaign launches to allow public 'marijuana bars' in Denver2015-07-02T14:09:44-04:00Valerie Richardsonhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jul/2/ballot-campaign-launches-allow-public-marijuana-ba/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>DENVER &mdash; The same pro-pot advocates who brought legalized recreational marijuana to Colorado launched Thursday a ballot campaign to allow adult "marijuana bars" in Denver.</p> <p>Mason Tvert and Brian Vicente, who led the successful 2012 statewide initiative campaign for Amendment 64, announced they have formed the Campaign for Limited Social ...Marriage talk dominates conservative gathering in Denver2015-06-27T00:05:17-04:00KRISTEN WYATThttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/27/santorum-kicks-off-conservative-gathering-in-denve/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>DENVER (AP) - Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum denounced the landmark gay marriage ruling Friday in a fiery speech to about 4,000 conservatives gathered in Denver.</p> <p>The former Pennsylvania senator told the Western Conservative Summit that the Supreme Court's decision making same-sex marriage the law of the land is "based ...Colorado theater shooting case: 4th juror dismissed in trial2015-06-15T12:07:38-04:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/15/4th-juror-dismissed-in-the-colorado-theater-shooti/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>DENVER (AP) &mdash; Another juror in the Colorado theater shooting trial has been dismissed.</p> <p>Judge Carlos A. Samour granted a defense motion Monday to dismiss a woman whose brother-in-law was shot in an armed robbery in Denver last week.</p> <p>Three other jurors were released last week over concerns they were ...Denver holds off Maryland, wins first NCAA men's lacrosse championship2015-05-25T15:43:33-04:00Staff and Wire Reportshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/may/25/denver-maryland-ncaa-mens-lacrosse/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>PHILADELPHIA &mdash; Maryland was attempting to become the first team in over 20 years to win NCAA championships in men's and women's lacrosse. Denver aimed to become the first national champion located west of the Appalachian Mountains.</p> <p>In the end, it was the Pioneers who made history.</p> <p>Wesley Berg scored ...NRA: Gun rights advocates fight to change Colorado's limits on ammunition magazines2015-05-19T20:55:12-04:00Valerie Richardsonhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/may/19/nra-gun-rights-advocates-fight-to-change-colorados/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>There is nothing that infuriates Colorado firearms owners more than the 15-round ammunition magazine limit enacted two years ago by Democrats, but a proposal to raise the limit to 30 rounds has split the states gun rights movement.</p> <p>The issue is whether its better to neuter the 2013 law by ...Plane hacked, manipulated mid-flight, security researcher claims2015-05-18T20:44:49-04:00Carolyn Thompsonhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/may/18/plane-hacked-manipulated-mid-flight-security-resea/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>A security researcher told federal agents he was able to hack into aircraft computer systems mid-flight numerous times through the in-flight entertainment systems, and at one point he caused a plane he was on to move sideways, according to an FBI agent's affidavit.</p> <p>Although the claims are still being investigated, ...Colorado gun advocates in firefight over raising magazine limits to 30 rounds2015-04-20T10:22:11-04:00Valerie Richardsonhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/apr/20/colorado-gun-advocates-firefight-over-raising-maga/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>DENVER &mdash; There is nothing that infuriates Colorado firearms owners more than the 15-round ammunition magazine limit enacted two years ago by Democrats, but a proposal to raise the limit to 30 rounds has split the state's gun rights movement.</p> <p>The issue is whether it's better to neuter the 2013 ...EDITORIAL: Sexual harassment by Denver TSA screeners2015-04-16T19:20:05-04:00THE WASHINGTON TIMEShttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/apr/16/editorial-sexual-harassment-by-denver-tsa-screener/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>When the Transportation Security Administration installed full-body scanners several years ago the ACLU, privacy advocates and many passengers sounded warnings that this invited sexual harassment, voyeurism and maybe even sexual adventuring. The government routinely dismissed the complaints as "unfounded" and even "paranoid." Would your government do anything like that? "Full-body ...'Right to rest' Colorado bill seeks to ban 'discrimination' against homeless2015-04-15T23:40:52-04:00Valerie Richardsonhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/apr/15/right-rest-colorado-bill-seeks-ban-discrimination-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p class="p1">DENVER &mdash; Homeless people would have a right to sleep in public places &mdash; and sue for damages if it's denied &mdash; under a &ldquo;right to rest&rdquo; bill under consideration in the Colorado legislature.</p> <p class="p1">Also known as the Homeless Bill of Rights, the Colorado legislation would give people ...Apartment rents projected to rise again2015-04-14T06:50:17-04:00Alex Veigahttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/apr/14/apartment-rents-projected-rise-again/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Living in an apartment? Expect your rent to go up again.</p> <p>Renting has gotten increasingly expensive over the last five years. The average U.S. rent has climbed 14 percent to $1,124 since 2010, according to commercial property tracker Reis Inc. That's four percentage points faster than inflation, and more than ...Between conflicting cake rulings in Colorado, baker's livelihood still at risk2015-04-07T17:03:00-04:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/apr/7/between-conflicting-cake-rulings-in-colorado-baker/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Denver, Colo. - The Colorado agency which punished a baker who declined to make a cake for a same-sex ceremony has ruled that other bakers may refuse to make cakes with messages opposed to gay marriage. Defenders of the censured baker, Jack Phillips, say the commission should be more consistent.</p><p> ...Denver schools take lead in hiring DREAMer teachers2015-04-04T14:18:57-04:00Donna Brysonhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/apr/4/denver-schools-take-lead-in-hiring-dreamer-teacher/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>DENVER &mdash; Like many sojourners to this country, Alejandro Fuentes Mena lives with uncertainty as U.S. immigration policy is debated in the courts, Congress and the White House. But as he awaits a final ruling on his own future, he's helping other young people build their dreams.</p> <p>Fuentes, who settled ...Colorado theater shooter's mom feels guilt over his illness2015-03-31T12:37:19-04:00SADIE GURMANhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/mar/31/colorado-shooters-mom-feels-guilt-over-his-mental-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>DENVER (AP) - The mother of Colorado theater shooter James Holmes feels guilty for not knowing her son was mentally ill and needed treatment, she wrote in a book of prayers and reflections compiled since the 2012 attack.</p> <p>Arlene Holmes wrote in "When The Focus Shifts: The Prayer Book of ...Denver airport turning off prominent lights for Earth Hour2015-03-28T07:06:05-04:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/mar/28/dia-turning-off-prominent-lights-for-earth-hour/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>DENVER &mdash; Denver International Airport is turning off several prominent lights for Earth Hour, including the infamous statue titled "Mustang," a blue horse with blazing red fiery eyes at the entrance to the airport.</p> <p>This is the third year that DIA has participated in Earth Hour by turning off illuminated ...Two young religious orders look to expand to Denver this summer2015-03-27T02:04:00-04:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/mar/27/two-young-religious-orders-look-to-expand-to-denve/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Denver, Colo. - Two rather new orders of religious sisters looking to expand their missions have set their sights on the Archdiocese of Denver. &nbsp;</p><p> The New York-based Sisters of Life and the Rome-based Missionaries of St. Charles Borromeo will establish houses and begin their missions in the archdiocese by ...Obamacare cancellations feared for nearly 200,000 Coloradans in 20162015-03-14T08:40:06-04:00Valerie Richardsonhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/mar/14/obamacare-cancellations-feared-nearly-200000-color/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>DENVER&mdash;Nearly 200,000 insured Coloradans will lose their health-care plans next year under the state's embattled Obamacare exchange, Connect for Health Colorado.</p> <p>State insurance commissioner Marguerite Salazar touched off an outcry Friday by confirming to news outlets that health-care policies covering 190,000 people will be dropped in 2016 because they fail ...Broncos sign tight ends Virgil Green, Owen Daniels2015-03-10T20:06:01-04:00Arnie Stapletonhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/mar/10/broncos-sign-tight-ends-virgil-green-owen-daniels/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ENGLEWOOD, Colo. &mdash; The Denver Broncos went shopping in the bargain aisle this time.</p> <p>Instead of breaking the bank to keep Pro Bowl tight end Julius Thomas in Denver, the Broncos re-signed Virgil Green for $7.5 million over three years and veteran Owen Daniels for three years and $12 million.</p> ...Lawmakers wrestle with religious rights and nondiscrimination laws2015-03-09T22:32:55-04:00Ivan Moreno http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/mar/9/religious-freedom-gay-rights-debated-at-colorado-c/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>DENVER (AP) - The growing conflict between religious groups and gay-rights advocates over punishments in discrimination cases played out Monday in Colorado, with a Democrat-led committee rejecting Republican proposals aimed at protecting individuals and organizations from complaints.</p> <p>But what some conservatives view as preserving religious freedom, Democrats and gay-rights advocates ...What makes a good priest? Friendship with Jesus Christ2015-03-07T06:08:00-05:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/mar/7/what-makes-a-good-priest-friendship-with-jesus-chr/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Denver, Colo. - For Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver, the biggest challenges to priestly formation today can be overcome through divine friendship with Christ and the practice of Christian love.</p><p> "The priest is to be a man of charity because he must know himself as a beloved son in the ...